Ive been hanging nine months now BTC and Ive been experiencing low back pain.
Basically the pull BTC rotates my pelvis down and somewhat arches my back, resulting in more than mild pain.
Im still slowly gaining and my flaccid angle is approaching straight down or six o'clock.
What have you guys done to mitigate low back stress?
Im considering changing angles for overall body comfort.
Ideas??

05-21-2019

Cavalier

What do you have your feet propped up on? Try propping them up higher than your pelvis. I sit in my desk chair and prop my feet up on the desk. For me this is the best level to help keep my pelvis from rolling forward.

05-21-2019

Hanginthere2018

Thanks for the response, thats how I do it Cavalier.

05-22-2019

Hanginthere2018

I just tried a modification that helped. I lied on a hard surface with legs raised. I think the softness of the edge of the chair or dip
in the bed is what causes the rotation and hence the pain in the low back.
Ill continue and report back.

05-22-2019

Cavalier

That's a good possibility. Keep us updated on how it works out.

05-25-2019

aztempe123

I have this issue. It is also the reason why I've been hanging for four years, but this year is the first time where I've gone more than 6 months without having to take a break (meaning a couple months off). It can also weigh on you mentally, especially if you already know that sitting in a chair for too long with improper posture is hard on the back.

And...sitting on the edge of a chair with 10lbs hanging off your dick just can't be ergonomically correct.

My solve: I bought a Varidesk (~$1,000). The one that is a full desk that moves up and down entirely with a button. I also have an anti-fatigue mat. I setup a full size monitor and keyboard complete with docking station and printer. I also have the Xbox. My hanging routine has never been easier. It is setup in my bedroom and I am now clocking 12 to 15 hours a week with ease. You will instantly notice that standing more makes it easier on the back. But, without the varidesk I'd find myself too often losing track of time and sitting with poor posture at the edge of a chair for too long.

Being productive or shooting aliens is the key to being able to keep up with the sit/stand routine with ease.